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IMF team deeply saddened by the loss of lives and injuries during recent public uprising in Bangladesh

An IMF mission led by Chris Papageorgiou visited Dhaka to discuss Bangladesh's economic challenges amid political unrest, high inflation, and ...

01 Oct 2024 08:42 AM

Young voices from the CHT want the Bangladesh government to shift rigid view of the hill tracts beyond its security lenses

Explore a candid discussion with young individuals from the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) on the complexities of identity, indigenous status, ...

30 Sep 2024 22:52 PM

Dismislab reveals how misinformation campaign exaggerated CHT violence death tolls to discredit Yunus Government

Dismislab, an independent information lab, debunked misinformation inflating the death toll from violence in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. False claims ...

30 Sep 2024 16:10 PM

The paradox of progress: Scientific pursuits, free will, and the quiet erosion of our “true” humanity

The Renaissance ignited tensions between religion and politics, shaping modern civilization. Today, technology, science, and liberalism challenge human connection, intelligence, ...

30 Sep 2024 13:29 PM

The ‘curious case’ of Mahmudur Rahman

Mahmudur Rahman, former Amar Desh editor, was sentenced to prison after returning from exile. His sentencing has sparked controversy, with ...

29 Sep 2024 22:29 PM

Ministry to initiate amendments to Cyber Security Act soon, says Law Adviser

Bangladesh's Law Ministry will amend the Cyber Security Act, announced Dr. Asif Nazrul at a meeting focused on governance and ...

29 Sep 2024 21:26 PM

Webinar highlights hypertension as major contributor to cardiovascular disease on World Heart Day 2024

In a webinar hosted by PROGGA and GHAI on World Heart Day, health experts discussed hypertension's role in cardiovascular disease ...

29 Sep 2024 21:24 PM

Red wave in Sri Lanka: A further sign of hostility for India’s neighborhood after Hasina’s ouster

Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) has won the 2024 Sri Lankan presidency, sparking concerns in India about the country's geopolitical stance ...

29 Sep 2024 21:20 PM

Chief Adviser Yunus returns home after an eventful UN visit

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus returns to Dhaka after attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where he engaged with ...

29 Sep 2024 14:41 PM

DNCC declares 'Silent Zone’ around Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has designated a 1.5km area around Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport as a "Silent Zone" ...

29 Sep 2024 14:39 PM